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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.80, 646.94 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.80, 646.94 and 272.32 is: 375.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.80 : 646.94 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.80/646.94 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.80x = 646.94 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.80x = 176,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,175.42/468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.80

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